The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-06-30
DALLAS TEXAS. THURSDAY. JUNE 80 1851 PM
TEXAS TEACHERS.
THE ASSOCIATIONS PRO-
CEEDINGS TODAY.
Some Interesting Resolutions
Promote Earnest Discus
sion.

The association was called to order
this morning at $3.50 O'Clock by Presi-
dent Bickler. The attendance was not
quite so large as on yesterday morn
ing.
Profs. Tolliver and w. r. Allen
opened the session with piano duett.
Prof. Grove, of Dallas, offered
prayer.
Mr.. wilkins made a statement that
tickets of teachers who lived on the
Greenvilc road had been extended to
the I'd of July.
Prof. Baldwin, of Huntsville, Of
Cered the following resolution, which
was adopted:
Resolved, That the president of this
association appoint committee, con-
sisting of one member from each con-
gressonal district, to select and nomi-
nate at the afternoon session officers
for the ensuing year.
| IlOl. IhoDcibo, VI Noioiauo, lCut
series Of resolutions highly compli
meutary to Mr.. wilkins, for his un-
firing devotion in assisting in making
the teachers entertainment pleasant,
and for accomplishing such favora-
BILE railroad transportation. For the
interest he has taken and all he has
done to make the meeting a success.
Mr.. Pitman seconded the motion to
adopt in a neat complimentary speech.
The resolutions were adopted
unanimously by rising vote.
At this point the following resolu-
: tions were handed to the secretary:
Whereas, The United States Of
. Amt rica and the great State In which
we live have no established religion,
but all forms of belief are tolerated,
and,
Whereas, The educators of the next
generation of this great country have
no right whatever TO educate their
pupils for any issues" and,
Whereas, The State of Texas pays her
teachers to teach facts and not fictions,
therefore, be it,
Resolved, by the teachers of the
= State of Texas i'll meeting assembled
at Dallas, Texas, That we conduct
these meetings without the blessing of
Jesus, Jupiter, Jehovah or any other
person al ruler Of this convention but
that we trust in the ruling Of our
worthy president, Prof. Jacob Bick-
Ter, and his successors in Office.
VIM. II. Eichholz, seconded by L..
Sample and Gustave Bender
Be it resolved by the Il. S. I. A, at
Dallas, to request the superintendent
of public instruction TO limit the min
imum age Of the male teachers to 81
years and that of the female teachers
to lS years, except when serving under
the supervision of principal.
DIR. Baldwin was introduced, and
commenced his lecture on applied
Psychology and Tsaching" by saying
that in our profession, (teaching) the
rock is somewhere, foundation to be
laid, and it is our business to find that
rock and build thereon, build securely
aud for eternity. Where shall we find
that rock? AS ages have progressed,
men have learned to be satisfied with
nothing but the truth" The doctor
proceeded TO demonstrate by illustra.
ton on the blackboard his subject,
and the audience seemed TO be highly
satisfied with the doctors explanation.
Mr.. Yarcy Lewis was allowed the
opportunity to place Gainesville in
nomination for the meeting ofthe As
sociation next year.
Prof Mcleod. of Commerce. was
} introduced, and read paper entitled
"Federal Aid" which opeHed the dis
cussion of the Blair bill.
The resolution to appoint a COM
mittee ~ nominate officers for the
next meeting of the association was
reconsidered, and the officers will be
chosen his afternoon by the house at
large.
Mrs. Roszelle, of Dallas. by invita-
ton, recited Texas Cowboy" and
was loudly applauded.
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